SeyCCAT and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative seek a consultant or a consortium to develop the management plan for the Aldabra Group Marine National Park (Zone1), designated in 2020 under the National Parks and Nature Conservancy Act.

The consultant/consortium will be required to:

✔️ Convene initial meetings with stakeholders to define the timeline and scope.
✔️ Conduct a desktop review of site usage, management needs, challenges, and opportunities.
✔️ Draft the management plan using existing templates and aligning goals with SMSP regulations.
✔️ Perform a biodiversity baseline assessment and stakeholder analysis.
✔️ Evaluate management strategies and identify implementing agencies.
✔️ Ensure adaptive monitoring and evaluation measures.
✔️ Present and finalise the management plan through stakeholder consultations and public review.

Download the Terms of Reference and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dqC37eWW

Applications should be sent via email, or via physical submission, to: 

Grants & Fundraising Coordinator
Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT)
Ocean Gate House, Room 109, Flamboyant Avenue, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Tel (Office): +248 4325806 Tel (mobile): +248 2632386
Email: info@seyccat.org CC: drenaud@seyccat.org 

Closing Date: 4pm Seychelles Time on Monday 20th January 2025 (Late submissions and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted). 

Photo: Chris Mason Parker/Courtesy of SIF

The Seychelles debt conversion story is now available in a publication “The Seychelles debt-for-nature swap: A Case Study”. Published in March 2024 and authored by Didier Dogley, the project was funded by SeyCCAT through the support of Oceans5.

Featuring 10 chapters that include the key economic situation in 2014, opportunities, challenges, benefits, implementation and lessons learned.  This 42-page case study also features colourful infographics explaining the journey from 2014-2018, the transaction design, the outputs and the ripple effect around the world.

View or download a copy of the Case Study from SeyCCAT’s website – click here

A consultancy is being sought to support the development of a five-year strategy for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Seychelles. The consultancy will lead in researching, developing, and presenting scenarios for future engagement in Seychelles, specifically, and the Western Indian Ocean region more broadly. The scope of work includes desktop research, interviews, identifying patterns, scenario building, and co-development with TNC of the preferred strategic scenario.

This is a short-term consultancy, ending 31^st March 2025. International consultants are welcome to apply, but we recommend strong consideration be given to working in the Seychelles time zone and with a local consultant / partner.

SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY FOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN SEYCHELLES

Terms of Reference – click here

The SMSP Initiative and SeyCCAT hosted a full day in-person workshop for an expert consultancy on updating the costing analysis for the MSP and 30% marine protection areas.  Dr. John Bohorquez (Blue Economy Solutions Lab) was in country to present a draft report on evaluating financing options, meeting with stakeholders, and discussing analyses and draft results.

The draft final report and workshop summary will be available soon for stakeholder review and inputs. The final report and deliverables are due by 20 October 2024.

For questions, please contact SMSP Project Manager Helena Sims.
Email: helena.sims@tnc.org

SeyCCAT invites qualified applicants for the position of Project Coordinator, who will support the SMSP core team in steps to finalise and implement the Seychelles MSP. This is a 2-year term position in Seychelles, with possibility of extension.

Project Coordinator Advert – download here the PDF. 

Interested candidates should consult the full detailed Terms of Reference, available in electronic form from the e-mail address below, prior to preparing their application.

Application procedure:  Upon reviewing the Terms of Reference please send job application (cover letter and CV) to the email (info@seyccat.org) or by post to Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust, Room 109, 1^st Floor, Oceangate House, Victoria

Deadline for submission: 16^th August 2024, at 5 PM.

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

In honour of Ocean’s Day, participate in the Seychelles Ocean Fair, A Sustainable Ocean, an initiative of the Danny Faure Foundation.  Events on 7-8 June 2024.

The Ocean Fair is an initiative of the Danny Faure Foundation (DFF) to celebrate World Ocean Day which takes place annually on 8 June. The objective of the Ocean Fair is to sensitize the public on the importance of working towards having a sustainable ocean. As an island nation, the Ocean plays a vital role in the economy and culture of Seychelles. A prosperous coastal economy depends on the sustainable use of coastal and marine resources. The Ocean Fair will include the participation of governmental institutions, NGOs, educational institutions, agencies, local visual artists, and artisans. It will feature informational materials, educational games, and talks on the environment by experts. Art and crafts that have been inspired by the Ocean and made by Seychellois artists and artisans will be on sale.

Watch the livestream from the Opening Ceremony on Friday 7 June plus interviews with participating partners and organisations including SeyCCAT and the SMSP.  Forward to the 2hrs and 45 mins in the YouTube video for the interview with Helena Sims, SMSP Project Manager.

Location: Camion Hall, Victoria

Dates: 7-8 June 2024

Time: 10 AM

SeyCCAT in collaboration with the Ministry for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan (SMSP) initiative seeks to recruit a consultant (or a team of consultants) to undertake a capacity needs assessment and develop a capacity building plan for the implementation of the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan (SMSP) including the Marine Protection Areas (MPAs) of Seychelles.

The assignment includes the assessment of the capacity needs of existing and potentially new delegated authorities related to implementation of the SMSP including Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) of the Seychelles Exclusive Economic Zone, maritime security and enforcement, fisheries management and management of the MPAs and their management plans. A comprehensive capacity building plan will be developed based on the capacity needs assessment and should include clear and prioritised actions with an indicative budget and timeframe.

Terms of Reference, with a full description of duties, is available in electronic or paper form from the email addresses below or click here to download the ToR. These must be consulted before making an application.

CLOSING DATE: 4pm Seychelles Time on 26 June 2024 (Late submissions and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted).

Proposals should be sent to:
Grants and Fundraising Officer
Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT)
Ocean Gate House, Room 109, Flamboyant Avenue, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles

Tel (Office): +248 4325806     Tel (mobile): +248 2632386

Email: info@seyccat.org    or    drenaud@seyccat.org     or    helena.sims@tnc.org

Following the recent April 2024 election process for the next WiMS (Women in Marine Science) Steering Committee, WIOMSA announced the results and welcomed their new WiMS leadership team!

Country Representative Seychelles – Ms Helena Sims

News Item – click here! 

One week left to submit your BGF8 application 

The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) has launched the eighth call for proposals under the Blue Grants Fund (BGF), a unique opportunity for you to make a significant impact. We invite all interested applicants to submit their project proposals using the online portal at SeyCCAT.org before May 27, 2024. 

With each BGF cycle, SeyCCAT announces the strategic objectives under which locally registered organisations, businesses, or individuals may submit their project proposals. This year, we have specified the call by singling out the first, fourth, and fifth strategic objectives to tackle specific causes.

The first strategic objective, which focuses on supporting marine-protected areas, has in the past been open to all local organisations and individuals. However, in this cycle, the priority is to reinforce the management efforts of marine protected areas. Therefore, under this particular objective, we are accepting project proposals exclusively from authorities managing these areas.

The other two objectives, which concern the building of resilience to climate change and the trial of new blue business ventures, are, however, open to all locally registered organisations, businesses, and individuals.

In addition, project proposals may support at least one of the cross-cutting themes: research and development, management and implementation, policy and advocacy, education, training, and outreach.

With BGF 8, SeyCCAT is looking to disburse SCR 15.4 million. Grant sizes range from small (up to SCR 100,000) to medium (up to SCR 1 million) and large grants (up to SCR 2 million).

To apply for the fund, locally registered non-profits, majority Seychellois-owned businesses, parastatal organisations, government agencies, or departments must have legally existed and operated in Seychelles for a minimum of one year.

The application deadline is 5 PM on May 27, 2024.

Download the BGF8 Request for Proposals (RFP) – click here

How to Apply?  click here

Have questions? Reach us at info@seyccat.org or call us at +248 432 5806